Palya - Harihar, Davanagere

Palya is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kadaranayakanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palya is 606215. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.8 hectares and falls under the 577516 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Palya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harihar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palya

According to the 2011 Census, Palya village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 620 males and 678 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.23%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 60.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palya

Palya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palya

Palya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Palya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Palya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palya village are given below:

FAQs about Palya